hard, making it ideal for many applications and can be recycled up to three thousand times
before it needs to be replaced.
Steel Shots
If lead and steel shots were the same, steel shot would be cheaper than lead. Steel shot is
harder, corrosive-resistant, and produces no toxic effects when ingested by waterfowl. However,
steel shot is more expensive than lead because it requires more production, and because lead is
heavier and denser, it can damage most shotgun barrels. Moreover, steel shot is less dense
than lead, making it inferior ballistically.
Characteristics of cast steel shot
Cast steel shot is a common type of blast media used in construction. It is typically made from
scrap steel of a premium grade containing the correct ratio of rare metals and alloys. It is then
atomized, poured into a water tank, and screened for size. Finally, it undergoes a special heat-
treating process. There are various types of steel shot, each with its own unique characteristics.
